If the perfect cake depends on the right mix of ingredients at the right times, the successful start-up depends on getting the right people in at the right times. But how do you get from one person with an idea or opportunity, to a successful business run by a well-coordinated team? How do you balance resource needs with financial constraints? And contract workers with full time employees? How do ... [read more]

If the perfect cake depends on the right mix of ingredients at the right times, the successful start-up depends on getting the right people in at the right times. But how do you get from one person with an idea or opportunity, to a successful business run by a well-coordinated team? How do you balance resource needs with financial constraints? And contract workers with full time employees? How do you attract the best people apart from stock options? What is a good hiring strategy? How should a start-up reach, attract and retain the right talent, and negotiate its way through team changes?